Gluten: What it does to Your Body, Symptoms & How to Test

Gluten: What it does to Your Body, Symptoms & How to Test ~ Gluten can affect many people differently. Many times, no two gluten intolerance patients have the “same” symptoms or reactions from eating gluten. In fact, many doctors would agree that unless you are considered a “true celiac” patient (and this means that an iota of gluten puts you down for a week, and sicker than ever), you could probably just LESSEN your gluten intake for results. Only about 1% of our population is a “true celiac” patient. With this autoimmune disease, the presence […]

Gluten Free: What does that even mean?

Gluten Free: What does that even mean? ~ Over three million people in the United States alone suffer from different levels of gluten intolerance. Many of those people are unaware that they have a sensitivity at all. Some of these people suffer from Celiac Disease, which is an autoimmune disorder. In folks with Celiac’s, the smallest trace of gluten can trigger the mass production of antibodies that damage the lining of the small intestine. Sometimes the damage is beyond repair. This condition poses other health risks, but also affects osteoporosis, infertility, and intestinal cancers. Until this […]